Jaden Daly
@dalydoseofhoops.bsky.social
Independent college basketball writer covering NY metro hoops since 2009. USBWA member w/focus on MAAC, Big East, Rutgers, local mid-majors, UNC, zebra alerts.
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
For those asking if I’d seriously blow off the Champions Classic, the answer is a resounding yes.
Game #14, the second of five in a row this week, is the return game between Iona and Princeton. Xaivian Lee won the front end in the final seconds last year at Jadwin.
Game #14, the second of five in a row this week, is the return game between Iona and Princeton. Xaivian Lee won the front end in the final seconds last year at Jadwin.
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
For those asking if I’d seriously blow off the Champions Classic, the answer is a resounding yes.
Game #14, the second of five in a row this week, is the return game between Iona and Princeton. Xaivian Lee won the front end in the final seconds last year at Jadwin.
Game #14, the second of five in a row this week, is the return game between Iona and Princeton. Xaivian Lee won the front end in the final seconds last year at Jadwin.
Not exactly a quiet court, but anytime I can get this view of my favorite place in this crazy little game, the mystique is preserved.
A blessed good evening from the most magical place in the world.
A blessed good evening from the most magical place in the world.
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Not exactly a quiet court, but anytime I can get this view of my favorite place in this crazy little game, the mystique is preserved.
A blessed good evening from the most magical place in the world.
A blessed good evening from the most magical place in the world.
Off and running inside the cathedral of college basketball. You can have MSG, Hinkle, wherever else you’d like to nominate. This place will always be special for me, and a blessing.
Back to business, AJ Levine scored first for Penn, Anthony Finkley tied it for St. Joe’s.
Back to business, AJ Levine scored first for Penn, Anthony Finkley tied it for St. Joe’s.
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Off and running inside the cathedral of college basketball. You can have MSG, Hinkle, wherever else you’d like to nominate. This place will always be special for me, and a blessing.
Back to business, AJ Levine scored first for Penn, Anthony Finkley tied it for St. Joe’s.
Back to business, AJ Levine scored first for Penn, Anthony Finkley tied it for St. Joe’s.
Not many places get me awestruck, but the way a lot of people in my native New York get when they walk into the Garden, that’s me with The Palestra. I haven’t been back since 2018, so that makes this even more special.
November 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Not many places get me awestruck, but the way a lot of people in my native New York get when they walk into the Garden, that’s me with The Palestra. I haven’t been back since 2018, so that makes this even more special.
PHILADELPHIA — Every religion has a sacred pilgrimage. For college basketball purists, it’s this 8,722-seat marvel.
Game #13, hoops as it was meant to be played, a #Big5 battle between Penn and Saint Joseph’s. Monday night Mass is served at 7:00. #FightOnPenn #THWND
Game #13, hoops as it was meant to be played, a #Big5 battle between Penn and Saint Joseph’s. Monday night Mass is served at 7:00. #FightOnPenn #THWND
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
PHILADELPHIA — Every religion has a sacred pilgrimage. For college basketball purists, it’s this 8,722-seat marvel.
Game #13, hoops as it was meant to be played, a #Big5 battle between Penn and Saint Joseph’s. Monday night Mass is served at 7:00. #FightOnPenn #THWND
Game #13, hoops as it was meant to be played, a #Big5 battle between Penn and Saint Joseph’s. Monday night Mass is served at 7:00. #FightOnPenn #THWND
Special thanks to noted cool dude and #mubb follower @charlieweber45.bsky.social for suggesting we share Sad Pitt Bear again. @anonymouseagle.bsky.social @rsteinberg.bsky.social @bracketdobber.net
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Special thanks to noted cool dude and #mubb follower @charlieweber45.bsky.social for suggesting we share Sad Pitt Bear again. @anonymouseagle.bsky.social @rsteinberg.bsky.social @bracketdobber.net
Off and running in Boston, where Rob Wright — who Hurley admitted gave #UConn a hard time at Baylor last year — strikes first before Tarris gets forced into a held ball on the first Husky possession. It’s probably about 75/25 for the crowd split.
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Off and running in Boston, where Rob Wright — who Hurley admitted gave #UConn a hard time at Baylor last year — strikes first before Tarris gets forced into a held ball on the first Husky possession. It’s probably about 75/25 for the crowd split.
BOSTON — The last time I was up here, #UConn scored 30 unanswered points on the way to a Final Four and another national championship.
Game #12 is my first look at the third-ranked Huskies this season, as No. 7 BYU visits Storrs North:
Game #12 is my first look at the third-ranked Huskies this season, as No. 7 BYU visits Storrs North:
November 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
BOSTON — The last time I was up here, #UConn scored 30 unanswered points on the way to a Final Four and another national championship.
Game #12 is my first look at the third-ranked Huskies this season, as No. 7 BYU visits Storrs North:
Game #12 is my first look at the third-ranked Huskies this season, as No. 7 BYU visits Storrs North:
Off and running in New Rochelle, where Iona has an alternate black jersey for the first time since the 2012-13 season, the Gaels’ last with Nike before switching to Adidas. That year ended with a #MAACHoops championship.
No score through the first minute.
No score through the first minute.
November 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Off and running in New Rochelle, where Iona has an alternate black jersey for the first time since the 2012-13 season, the Gaels’ last with Nike before switching to Adidas. That year ended with a #MAACHoops championship.
No score through the first minute.
No score through the first minute.
The first two schools besides my alma mater to credential me and open their doors to me play one another tonight for the first time in 20 years.
Game #11, a long-awaited meeting between Iona and Fordham:
Game #11, a long-awaited meeting between Iona and Fordham:
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The first two schools besides my alma mater to credential me and open their doors to me play one another tonight for the first time in 20 years.
Game #11, a long-awaited meeting between Iona and Fordham:
Game #11, a long-awaited meeting between Iona and Fordham:
Do we still share Sad Pitt Bear over here, @anonymouseagle.bsky.social?
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Do we still share Sad Pitt Bear over here, @anonymouseagle.bsky.social?
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Off and running on the Main Line. Villanova worked almost all of the shot clock yet again before a Perkins triple just off dead center was too strong. Sacred Heart’s entry inside was denied, and Lindsay just broke the seal with a three straight away. Let’s have a night.
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Off and running on the Main Line. Villanova worked almost all of the shot clock yet again before a Perkins triple just off dead center was too strong. Sacred Heart’s entry inside was denied, and Lindsay just broke the seal with a three straight away. Let’s have a night.
Happy Tuesday from The Finn!
Making my third trip of the year down here tonight for game #9, as Villanova looks to build off the win over Queens on Saturday, hosting Sacred Heart. #NovaNation #WeAreSHU
Making my third trip of the year down here tonight for game #9, as Villanova looks to build off the win over Queens on Saturday, hosting Sacred Heart. #NovaNation #WeAreSHU
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Happy Tuesday from The Finn!
Making my third trip of the year down here tonight for game #9, as Villanova looks to build off the win over Queens on Saturday, hosting Sacred Heart. #NovaNation #WeAreSHU
Making my third trip of the year down here tonight for game #9, as Villanova looks to build off the win over Queens on Saturday, hosting Sacred Heart. #NovaNation #WeAreSHU
Off and running in Piscataway, and Rutgers needed just 22 seconds to get on the board, doing so on an Ogbole dunk (his first points of the year after being shut out vs. Rider) set up by a beautiful entry pass from Francis. Maine’s road blue uniforms are pretty sweet too. #RHoops
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Off and running in Piscataway, and Rutgers needed just 22 seconds to get on the board, doing so on an Ogbole dunk (his first points of the year after being shut out vs. Rider) set up by a beautiful entry pass from Francis. Maine’s road blue uniforms are pretty sweet too. #RHoops
For the sake of diversifying coverage, an earlier tipoff and a chance to see how a young team follows up a promising debut, I’m back at the RAC tonight.
Game #8 of the young season welcomes Maine on the banks to battle Rutgers. #RHoops #TheKnighthood
Game #8 of the young season welcomes Maine on the banks to battle Rutgers. #RHoops #TheKnighthood
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
For the sake of diversifying coverage, an earlier tipoff and a chance to see how a young team follows up a promising debut, I’m back at the RAC tonight.
Game #8 of the young season welcomes Maine on the banks to battle Rutgers. #RHoops #TheKnighthood
Game #8 of the young season welcomes Maine on the banks to battle Rutgers. #RHoops #TheKnighthood
Off and running on the Main Line, where Villanova worked the shot clock in its entirety to get a Matt Hodge layup. Queens just made the Wildcats take all 30 seconds on their next possession too. The Royals played a man/matchup zone hybrid to perfection there.
November 9, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Off and running on the Main Line, where Villanova worked the shot clock in its entirety to get a Matt Hodge layup. Queens just made the Wildcats take all 30 seconds on their next possession too. The Royals played a man/matchup zone hybrid to perfection there.
The final leg of a marathon today.
After a 12:00 football broadcast on Long Island, I’m in the Finneran Pavilion press box for game #7 and a southern bureau crossover as Villanova hosts Queens University.
After a 12:00 football broadcast on Long Island, I’m in the Finneran Pavilion press box for game #7 and a southern bureau crossover as Villanova hosts Queens University.
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The final leg of a marathon today.
After a 12:00 football broadcast on Long Island, I’m in the Finneran Pavilion press box for game #7 and a southern bureau crossover as Villanova hosts Queens University.
After a 12:00 football broadcast on Long Island, I’m in the Finneran Pavilion press box for game #7 and a southern bureau crossover as Villanova hosts Queens University.
FOURTH GAME IN A ROW!!!! @bracketdobber.net @samfederman.bsky.social @jonathanlidskin.bsky.social @rjcurren.bsky.social @anonymouseagle.bsky.social @coleadamss.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM